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Body Evolution Physical Therapy & Wellness…
SAVANNAH overcame chronic neck pain and is getting back her active life.“I was getting to the point that a every 3-4 weeks just a a minor action in my everyday life would throw my neck 'out' so bad that I couldn’t move and I would miss a few days of work... I was getting temporary relief with massage and chiropractics, but it wasn't effecting change long-term... ...after that session I just saw continual progress and a week after that a huge leap in that I could do some heavy gardening and move a lot of dirt and I felt awesome afterwards...it was a huge successful leap. …I feel like this has been a huge success and I kind of got my life back" |
LISA overcame two years of shoulder pain and returned to a fitness-filled life.
"As a physical therapist myself, I have to say Ryan is the most skilled PT that I know. Desperate after two years of shoulder pain, consulting with colleagues, self-treatment, seeing two different physicians and ten visits with a PT through my health insurance, I knew I needed something different. My pain became so severe that I could not even put my arm around my children... On my second visit, he figured out EXACTLY what was wrong with me. In only seven visits, he resolved my pain and gave me the instruction and ability to start rebuilding the strength that I had lost over the past two years... As a runner and fitness enthusiast, at the first sign of any discomfort, I make an appointment with Ryan to address any imbalance or dysfunction I have. By working with Ryan, I now AVOID pain and injury rather than treat it. I have referred so many of my physical therapy colleagues to Ryan, that I refer to him as the physical therapist’s physical therapist. He's THAT good!" |
CHEREEN overcame a "snapping hip" and is back to a normal life without pain.
"I have gone to numerous rounds of physical therapy before which did not work for me. It was frustrating because even a simple walk on a flat ground could cause my hip to snap and lock. The pain was so intense that it would take 2-3 days to recover from one big snap. However, Ryan took a different approach on my case. He patiently evaluated all my physical issues, then created a treatment plan specifically designed for me. ... I cannot thank Ryan enough for helping me regain my strength and my quality of life...I can now move around and do physical activities without experiencing or having any fear of pain." |
ARIA LYNN ended knee and back pain and is back to enjoying her exercise routine
"When I first came to Ryan for help with my knees and back, I was in constant pain. My knees would ache, and since my knees were misaligned, my lower back would ache as well. ..my knees have had problems for years. ...but a couple weeks went by and I started to notice that I had no more pain in my knees. My lower back had not bothered me for a while, and I started to enjoy exercising more ... To this day, I am Ryan’s number one fan when it comes to physical therapy, and wellness in general." |
DR. G avoided spine surgery and transformed his life...and now can dance again
"Life-changing! Transformative! Neuroscientists like myself are not inclined to "exaggerate". We know the "unusual" from the "usual". My body (I was there "in" my body, going along for the ride) went from "unable to walk more than 10 yards without excruciating pain", and doctors telling me "your condition cannot ever fully recover and will not change without surgery", to walking a mile whenever I feel like it and dancing! Ryan gets my endorsement in "spades". This generic artist-doctor-healer is gifted beyond belief! I have encountered few colleague-practitioners like Ryan. He is a spiritual and physical healer like few I have ever worked with or known in my 40 years of working with the most recognized practitioners in the United States in the fields of psychiatry, physical therapy, psychology and more. I literally dread the thought that I might not have found Ryan (don't let it take you two years of "searching" for the right "doctor" like it did me). I am saddened by the fact that countless patients will go the path of unnecessary surgery or ineffective physical therapy, or never be "directed" by the medical establishment to a practitioner like Ryan. Ryan was not a "referral', he was a "blessing"!!" |
NICHOLAS conquered ankle and knee pain and returned to his passion of running
"I 100% recommend Ryan to anyone who has lost hope in fixing their injuries. Ryan has methods that other physical therapists don't have. He is a skilled physical therapist that looks at the big picture. This man knows what he's doing. I'm a runner who's had knee and ankle injuries. I tried to fix the problems for almost a year. I tried 2 different physical therapists , and a foot and ankle specialist. The other 2 physical therapists focused solely on the knee and ankle. This helped , until the pain came back. The foot and ankle specialist only gave me custom foot orthotics . That didn't work either. I then scheduled therapy sessions with Ryan. He evaluated my body from top to bottom. No other therapist has done this with me before... I started feeling relief after the first week... Ryan has many unique methods and techniques that you won't be able to find on the internet. (I've tried). From my experience, you won't be able to find these techniques with other physical therapist either. Go to Ryan if you are recovering from an injury." |
STAVRENE overcame 10 years of constant back pain
I am a Success Story!!! The most important part of my journey with Ryan was that my recovery started to happen in just a few short weeks and only months. Ryan had a different approach to my healing process. He listened to me very carefully, he was always “present” which many therapists tend not to be. He did not rush through everything to get started, Ryan heals both the mind and body to work together at the same time and to get rid of the negative and difficult thoughts we tell ourselves. He helps restore your own faith within yourself and your body. For instance, I had convinced myself that I would never be ok again after being in constant daily pain for 10 years. Ryan keeps up with all the newest, best and latest techniques and trainings within his field which is extremely important in PT! Ryan has a special gift – he tunes in to the patient 100% and targets the specific and surrounding physical issues at hand. His healing energy is amazing! He’s so passionate about what he does you can tell when you talk with him, he’s completely tuned in to you and his energy is so strong it rubs off on to you as well! In 2007, while I was walking round a high school track, I sustained injuries when I fell to the ground after I was knocked over from behind by a small girl (approx. 7 years old) riding her training bike. I sustained a fractured elbow and several months later my lower back was starting to hurt. I was referred to a physical therapist where I continued for the next 8 years. The diagnosis was my SI joint was constantly irritated. I had MRIs taken twice in the 10 years which did not show anything wrong with my spine (thankfully). I tried controlling the pain with physical therapy, Tylenol and Advil but it kept getting progressively worse to the point that even getting ready for work every day was extremely difficult. I was not able to enjoy my life any longer due to the extreme excruciating constant pain. The turning point for me finally was meeting Ryan…. After several years of constant pain, I finally saw a re-hab doctor and shortly thereafter I was referred to therapeutic pool for physical therapy, which is where I met Ryan. Ryan gave me my life back!!! Upon first starting the Pool therapy with Ryan, I realized that not only had I not been in a pool for over 30 years but that I also was not able to do any type of physical activity even in the pool. My body took so well though to the warmth of the therapeutic pool water and Ryan provided a specialized physical therapy routine to warm up along with a regular exercise program. That finally got my body to start moving once again and to my amazement with NO PAIN!! I was so dedicated and committed to getting my health back that I went to the therapeutic pool 5-6 days a week faithfully for 2 years straight. Within the first year though, I also went back to see Ryan again to do some “Land Therapy” and that then added even more to my healing. I was heading for another journey with Ryan and that completed my healing process. Combining both Therapeutic Pool and Land Therapy for me was a perfect combination! During my land therapy, Ryan was able to pin-point the exact “pain point” areas that were causing me such extreme pain in my lower back. He targeted those specific areas and within just a few short physical therapy sessions, I was amazed that I no longer was living with lower back pain daily as I had been in the past. It is because of Ryan’s knowledge, experience, passion and natural healing ability and his special healing techniques, that I have my life back! Ryan is a true blessing in my life! I will be forever grateful to Ryan!!! I fully recommend Ryan Friend 100% |
Andrea overcame 20 years of plantar fasciitis and was able to get rid of her orthotics
I had bilateral plantar fasciitis pain for over 20 years before Ryan Friend fixed me. Yes, he literally fixed me. I remember the pain I would have just getting out of bed every morning. And now, I have not had plantar fasciitis pain for about 4-5 years. Before Ryan, I tried various recommended stretches on my own. Some of stretches helped but I was still always in pain. I finally reached out to a podiatrist and was prescribed specific shoes, custom orthotics and given excruciating injections. Those seemed to help for about 3 months and then I was back at square one. Enter Ryan Friend. His unique methods and techniques were simple yet intriguing and well, effective! Ryan Friend is highly knowledgeable, professional yet personable and just an all around remarkable individual. I highly recommend Ryan Friend for your PT needs. |
PETE M overcame chronic knee pain from a previous knee surgery
I came to Ryan for help with rehabbing a torn meniscus. I had torn it a couple years prior to seeing Ryan: I had repair surgery, went through PT, and it still wasn't feeling quite right after. I was doing all my exercises and stretches morning and night, but things still just wouldn't return to normal. I hadn't recovered my pre-injury movement, both in range of motion and the way I was walking. I was still a bit hobbled, and it would get irritated easily. Ryan helped to greatly improve my wellness. Ryan's the best: he's super knowledgeable, patient, caring, and goes above and beyond to help you get your functionality back. He knows all the angles (and then some) to treat the injury. He understood the nuance to my body, injury, and state, and was able to figure out how to set me on the right track. Sometimes you know your body better than the doctor does; Ryan knew it better than I did. During the treatment, he introduced me to many aspects that I didn't even know existed, and even was willing to explain what he was doing along the way--in addition to his guiding me back to full function, I got to learn a lot about my body. Treatment required a lot of daily diligence from my end to keep up with exercises and stretches, in addition to the in-office appointments. Treatment primarily included exercises and stretches (self, and administered by Ryan), but also included trigger point massage, and cupping therapy. Also invaluable were the more advanced, very specific exercises he provided to me. I added them to my current routine that help to keep my injured area mobile and strong. I still do these to this day, and it's really helped to keep my well-being strong. 100% recommend Ryan. |
Saleh overcame low back pain and shoulder surgery returning to his passion of swimming
Words are not enough to express my appreciation for Ryan Friend who has saved my health and motion twice. About 5 years ago I started to suffer a serious lower back pain which proceeded upward on my spine, and completely prevented my ability to enjoy my favorite sport, swimming. I was lucky to receive help from Ryan, who provided several treatments. At the end of the treatments I was moving comfortably and swimming again. Last year I was diagnosed with torn rotator cuff and damaged biceps and underwent surgery to repair both. The procedure and recovery were painful. The doctor ordered physical therapy to help regain the motion and strength of my shoulder. I asked for and received help from Ryan again. He is my life saver. After 4 months of working with Ryan, I was able to regain my range of motion and most of my strength. Even after his move from the area, by following his further guidance I have no pain in my shoulder and am back to moderate swimming. I do not think I would be where I am today were it not for Ryan’s help. Ryan is professional, explains everything clearly, and provides exceptional personal attention. He provided the right amount of encouragement to push through the challenges. He was realistic about goals and timeframes without being negative, and I always felt fully supported in my recovery efforts. |
Madhu overcame two total knee surgeries and returned to an active life
Ryan Friend is not only a wonderful therapist but he is a great human being! I landed in his care by accident when I had my right knee replacement surgery. My scheduled therapist was out and they put me under Ryan to fill my appointment. I was so impressed with his care and his knowledge that I requested him to be my therapist for all rest of my sessions. He explained everything in detail, told me what to expect and gave me a timeline. Everything from there on went so smoothly that when, within a year, I had to go in for my left knee replacement, I requested him to be my therapist after my surgery. I am so happy to say that I am loving my new knees and my surgeon was so impressed with how quickly I bounced back both times. Needless to say, I highly recommend Ryan! |
Nadia overcame persistent back pain from injury and again after an emergency surgery
Ryan is an amazing physical therapist (PT)!!!! I first was lucky enough to see Ryan at the hospital where I worked as a speech pathologist. I injured my back and subsequently hips while lifting a patient. I had seen other PTs but the pain persisted and even worsened over time when treatment ended after several sessions. When I started working with Ryan I couldn't believe how quickly I healed and how he essentially reprogrammed my nervous system to interpret movement differently. I was able to stand up straight again and my day to day was pain free. Sometimes after certain exercises I would feel like my mind was blown at how our bodies can change so quickly. Several years later I reinjured my back and this time it was serious. I needed emergency surgery to repair a disc that had slipped into my spinal column and was crushing my nerves and causing loss of function and could lead to paralysis within days. After surgery I saw a PT at a place that was supposed to have a stellar reputation and more wholistic treatment but I was making slow progress and felt that I wasn't getting a truly tailored program and every session seemed repetitive. Although I had moved I decided to drive over 45 minutes to go back and see Ryan who is now in a private practice. I was only able to see him a couple times before he moved but he helped me more than all the previous 15 sessions with the other PT. I cannot recommend Ryan enough. He is beyond flexible. He is a fantastic healer and will completely tailor your therapy to your needs and your whole body function. |
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A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER OF BODY EVOLUTION PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS:
Success stories are always a joy to read. What people don't realize is that those success stories are because each patient was committed to their rehabilitation. Every patient's story above was a result of their persistence, hard work, and commitment to the rehabilitation process. Healing is a journey and sometimes the road is long, but it is worth every step. At Body Evolution, we will be with you on every step along your path to health and well-being. |